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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.52, 642 and 360.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.52, 642 and 360.64 is: 497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.52 : 642 = 360.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.52/642 = 360.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.52x = 642 × 360.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.52x = 231,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,530.88/465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.36

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